Nick Millea

Fifty Maps and the Stories They Tell is a treasure-trove of cartographical delights spanning over a thousand years. Each map is accompanied by a narrative revealing the story behind how it came to be made and the significance of what it shows. The chronological arrangement highlights how cartography has evolved over the centuries. From medieval maps to digital cartograms, Fifty...

Every map tells a story. Some provide a narrative for travellers, explorers, and surveyors or offer a visual account of changes to people's lives, places, and spaces, while others tell imaginary tales, transporting us to fictional worlds created by writers and artists. In turn, maps generate more stories, taking users on new journeys in search of knowledge and adventure. Drawing...